How to get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

201min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congress Park
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
    ID 16028
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 331, MD-W and 543

To get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Brookfield/Prairie station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

215min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Brookfield/Prairie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
    ID 16028
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Carpentersville

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Carpentersville, Chicago is approximately 56.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville to Carpentersville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)
  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Public transit stations close to Carpentersville, Chicago

Carpentersville is located at Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rt. 25/Northlake.

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Rt. 25/Northlake
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Northlake Pkwy
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 331, MD-W and 543

To get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Brookfield/Prairie station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 543 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

215min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Carpentersville
Leaves from Brookfield/Prairie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
    ID 16028
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carpentersville
    Walk to
    Carpentersville
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carpentersville to Carpentersville?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carpentersville to Carpentersville in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Congress Park station near Carpentersville to #1200| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Carpentersville station near Carpentersville in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Carpentersville to Carpentersville in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carpentersville to get to Carpentersville in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Congress Park station near Carpentersville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Carpentersville stop, which is closest to Carpentersville in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Carpentersville to Carpentersville?

    The ride from Carpentersville to Carpentersville costs $14.25.

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